Virtual Construction Specialist

Clune Construction Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Stock Ownership Plan

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction is seeking a skilled professional to join our team in Washington, DC, focusing on UAV data capture, LiDAR, and reality-capture workflows. The role supports project documentation, analysis, and visualization with CAD/BIM integration.

Responsibilities include generating accurate 3D models from point-cloud data, ensuring QA/QC, and collaborating with project teams to deliver actionable spatial data for design and planning. FAA Part 107 certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associated AS preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with photogrammetry, LiDAR or reality-capture techniques beneficial.
• Knowledge of CAD/BIM workflows helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform UAV data-capture operations to produce compliant aerial imagery for project documentation and analysis.
• Perform 3D laser scanning of project conditions to capture accurate terrain, structure, and as-built data.
• Process and register point-cloud data to prepare usable files for project applications.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver actionable spatial data.
• Develop models from point-cloud data to support project visualization and design understanding.
• Create 3D content from point-cloud data to support project needs and internal workflows.

Education

Associate of Science (AS) or equivalent work experience

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

Essential Skills

• Perform UAV data-capture operations to produce compliant aerial imagery for project documentation and analysis.
• Perform 3D laser scanning of project conditions to capture accurate terrain, structure, and as-built data.
• Process and register point-cloud data to prepare usable files for project applications.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver actionable spatial data.
• Develop models from point-cloud data to support project visualization and design understanding.
• Create simple models from point-cloud data to support project needs and internal workflows.
• Use DroneDeploy or similar platforms to generate job-ready deliverables from captured project data.
• Create Revit model content from 2D drawings and point clouds to support project needs.
• Apply FAA requirements and internal drone-safety policies to compliant drone operations.
• Create 3D presentation materials to support logistics planning and project communication.
• Perform in-field and post-processing QA/QC to verify data completeness, accuracy, and quality.
• Use reality-capture, laser scanning, and point-cloud processing methods in assigned project work.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What We Offer

At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Education

• Associate of Science (AS) or an equivalent level of work experience preferred

Work Experience

• Experience with photogrammetry, LiDAR, or additional reality-capture techniques
• Experience or interest in videography for processing needs
• Familiarity with CAD/BIM software and workflows
• Experience in construction, engineering, or architecture industries

Licenses and Certifications

• FAA Part 107 certification

Salary Range: $83,000 - $110,000

The salary range listed reflects a broad scope of potential earnings for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Please note that it is not common for candidates to be hired at the top of the range. We encourage open communication about compensation expectations during the hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.